Building Physics Engineer: Energy Modelling & Low-Carbon Design

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks a Building Physics Engineer to support building performance and energy modelling across the UK. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise design, deliver practical low-carbon solutions, and advance building physics capability in the Southwest with weekly travel to Plymouth.

The role is hands-on and suits someone expanding experience in building physics, dynamic modelling, and sustainable design while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in building physics, energy modelling, or building performance analysis in a consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE (or equivalent) including simulation, calibration, and QA.
• Strong understanding of passive design and low‑carbon buildings.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building physics workstreams on projects (thermal, energy, daylight, overheating, ventilation, comfort).
• Develop, review, and optimise energy strategies and low-carbon design solutions.
• Assess façade performance, solar control, and fabric optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (Part L, TM52/TM59, EPC) and credits (BREEAM/WELL/LEED).
• Produce technical reports and communicate findings to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Building Physics

Energy Modelling

QA & Reporting

Technical Communication

Education

Building Physics / Mechanical/Environmental Eng degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) desirable

Tools

IES-VE

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks a Building Physics Engineer to support building performance and energy modelling across the UK. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise design, deliver practical low-carbon solutions, and advance building physics capability in the Southwest with weekly travel to Plymouth.

The role is hands-on and suits someone expanding experience in building physics, dynamic modelling, and sustainable design while mentoring junior engineers.